Somebody help this guy find a Mastercraft
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Topic: Somebody help this guy find a Mastercraft
Posted By: KENO
Subject: Somebody help this guy find a Mastercraft
Date Posted: January-29-2020 at 4:19pm
"This guy" wouldn't be me, but his initials might be TRB  He's been looking on the M/C website for a few weeks now with no luck. Wants a cheap 83 1/2 or later S&S or Pro Star so he won't have to screw around with stringers. I bet somebody on here knows somebody with an unadvertised project so C'mon find him that boat. Here's one of his threads in the link https://teamtalk.mastercraft.com//showthread.php?t=103493" rel="nofollow - link |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-29-2020 at 5:15pm
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Oh geez cats out of the bag. Disclaimer: not looking for myself! I am planning to build our small show ski team a lightweight tractor with a big block. I’ll be the one wrenching on it but I’ll likely spend more time behind it than in the drivers seat. I don’t mind the powertrain stuff but I’m not doing anything structural this go around. Older MC’s ski well enough and will be easier to find on our budget than a 93+ SN. In terms of what I’m looking for, a 84-85 Stars and Stripes would be right in my wheelhouse, ideally with a Powerslot. Willing to consider any 83.5+ boat but it has to be cheap. I don’t care much about the cosmetics, and plan to swap a big block in so the powertrain need not be functional (though the 1-1/8” hardware that comes with the slot would be most desirable). If you see anything that fits this description, drop me a line. Willing to travel! TRBenj@gmail.com Thanks! |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: January-29-2020 at 5:24pm
 ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 10:04am
| What's the budget for the purchase? |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 10:13am
I’m considering everything from a shell to a functional boat so the range is relatively wide and the above guidance is probably sufficient... but let’s call it $4k on the nice end- but I’d rather spend under $3k with a good engine and $1k or less for a total basketcase. Anything in between considered. |
TRBenj wrote:Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 10:17am
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This looks to have good bones... %20" rel="nofollow - https://boats-from-usa.com/mastercraft/mastercraft-powerslot-39198 Oh geeze, old ad. but something like this? ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 10:42am
Redeux
------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 10:52am
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Lol you got me excited there for a minute Tom... then I saw the question from 2016. But yeah something like that would be perfect. |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 11:41am
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There were couple Stars and Stripes on berryessa in 80’s They were cool looking |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 12:22pm
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Yeah i thought i hit bingo for you till i saw that too! One day maybe 20 years ago our 'gang' was studying a used S&S MC PS with the BB that came by or was being demoed for the weekend by someone. We were studying the engine, and it also appeared to be an HO large port engine, with same list carb. Quite the odd egg. Pulled strong as expected but didn't match the top speed of the 2001's, hull likely. ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 12:30pm
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Since this is the “other boats” thread I also thought the ski Sanger sloped bow nose was nice looking too when it came around to pickup skiers I’m guessing visibility of folks in water |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 12:37pm
It’s not |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 12:54pm
Yep, have seen a few “super slots” (online, not in person) with either the HO 454 (188 heads on the late 80’s flavors) or 440 mated to the 1.5:1 (presumably a 72c rather than the typical 71c that came on the small blocks). Reported top speeds do seem pretty lethargic (50ish) which made question whether they were true HO’s but suspect you’re right about the hull since I’ve since seen some confirmed rectangle castings. I envision a large oval not dissimilar to my current backup engine (400ish) or mayve add a roller for 450ish would pull great- especially in a lightweight hull with the reduction and a 13.5x17.5 acme. Just what the doctor ordered. |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 2:18pm
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Nice plan! ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 2:54pm
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A bigger surprise/disappointment/shock/ question than Tim being on TeamTalk looking for an old S&S is the fact that he has over 1,200 posts over there. Now, admittedly, its not over 20,000 posts and it has been almost 15 years, but still...... ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 2:56pm
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heh, I suspect we don't think we want to start skeleton in the closet measuring contest here ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 6:19pm
He's been known to frequent themalibucrew. One of these might be a good option.
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 6:44pm
| Oh god no. We have standards. |
Posted By: zwoobah
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 6:57pm
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This one is over budget and short on details, but if the "larger engine" in the description means big block and the price has some January flexibility....could be a good deal. It's also in your neighborhood . https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/595885440972647/" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/595885440972647/ ------------- 1968 Mustang 16 - 351W powered |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 6:57pm
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 7:01pm
Doubt there’s much flexibility based on what he paid for it and it doesn’t have a special engine... just the 240hp 351w. I sold that boat last summer. |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 8:07pm
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Sometimes you sell something and then a couple or three years later you're looking for something just like it Had wooden stringers though. Link below https://teamtalk.mastercraft.com/showthread.php?t=80609" rel="nofollow - link |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 9:03pm
| Oh no that is not what I am looking for. |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 9:03pm
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I had the Malibu similar to the picture above. I agree with Tim, No. It had a fantastic ski wake, good top speed but it did not know how to turn properly. If you don't understand this take one for a drive. They turn differently based on how many people are in the boat. Fully loaded it did not want to turn at all it would rock up on the chines. Again great ski wake, not a well built boat. I had it 20 years but missed my Nautique from day 1 till I finally went back and bought the 95. Also had wood stringers. Good looking boats but cheaply made at least up to 87 the year of mine. Maybe they got better later. Only complaint I hear on the old Mastercraft is they ride terrible on any rough water. ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-30-2020 at 9:11pm
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Agree with the points on Malibu except the ski wake is sht. MC rides like death on 3”+ chop. Second to only Supreme in the back breaking category. For the purpose I’m seeking, that’s just fine. |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 4:53am
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The 87 Malibu I had had a great ski wake, way smaller than my 78 Nautique and a little smaller maybe softer than my 95 Nautique but I have to qualify, with my 78 I always skied at 36 MPH, with the Malibu I started at 36 but years later slowed to 33 MPH. On the 95 I only ski at 33 MPH, no longer use a course at all and enjoy the slower speed now and 32 off is in the rear view window now, 15 off is my standard length. So maybe not a fair comparison. Skiing hard behind the 78 Nautique taught you how to properly cross a wake, If you were not on edge and pulling it would launch you, even when on edge and pulling hard it was two hard bumps with each pull crossing the wakes unless you went to shorter rope lengths. The vintage 78 Mastercraft had smaller wakes, not sure if they were better at deep short line but at 15 off it was better. We spent most of our ski time on rivers and lakes and 15 off was our standard length. ------------- |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 6:57am
Yeah, Yeah Sure Sure!!!! It's for our show ski team. Nice cover Timmy. Blame it on the "Ski Team" It only takes one and then he'll be a MC Guru/ Grand Poohbah over on Team Talk. He's already a member. Before you know it, he'll be selling off his CC fleet and buying MC barefoot boats with Outboards then he'll be adding a Prostar and then going big for the "Ski Club" and going with a X-Star. Timmy, I'll save you the trouble and headaches and take the Inca Gold Skier off your hands RIGHT NOW! I'll even drive to CT to pick it up myself come spring. We're seeing more and more pictures of you in Sangers, Malibus and Mastercrafts so we know where your allegiance is heading. You're turning into another CCFan I know who has more Supras then CC's and shows up to CCFan functions dragging his beloved Supra then his CC. I'll give you a shout this weekend to discuss a price and pick up date on the skier. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 9:57am
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A nice Malibu Skier is in the target price range and is a great low dollar ski boat. The one in the photo was our family boat for 11 years. Still in the family after 28 years and has had very little work done to it other than routine maintenance. First boat I could cut through the wake without fear. The SN 2001 wake still terrifies me. Steering can be sketchy, especially if you let the rudder/tiller connection get out of sorts. Hollywood, the Sanger fans like to think so. I figured you'd be impressed with its Bimini. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 10:35am
Hard pass on any pre-echelon Malibu, the wake and build quality are amongst the worst I’ve seen. Our friends had a ‘88 Skier, what a heap.
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Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 10:50am
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A friend of mine has what I think is a 96 Malibu Tantrum. The wake is great for barefooting and it gets used like a tractor. Pulled up three fatties deepwater (one bacerds) last summer. It gets the job done and does it well. but I still let all my allegiance lie in the CC family. Tim- becasue I love to look for used boats, I am on the prowl. I am almost sure you have never been to Nebraska and this would be a great excuse! ------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski |
Posted By: desertskier
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 11:49am
Slightly off topic but since your talking cheap boats and you guys like CCs. My daughter and her boyfriend just picked this up at the local auction for just slightly over your budget.
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 12:35pm
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Cracks me up when people judge a ski boat's ride by saying it is bad in rough water. It's a freakin' ski boat, not an ocean going fishing boat. When are you going to be using it in rough water? My Mazda Miata is an ok car but I cant fit my family in it and it has lousy trunk space (just an example....I dont really own a miata) ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 2:10pm
| In all fairness the MC and supreme do ride horribly in water that is still perfectly skiable. Crossing wakes is back breaking. Even the vintage cc’s ride 10x better. |
Posted By: zwoobah
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 2:58pm
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https://www.copart.com/lot/26036120" rel="nofollow - https://www.copart.com/lot/26036120 ------------- 1968 Mustang 16 - 351W powered |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 3:42pm
You might as well start sending links to cars ... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 4:36pm
I agree. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Faceplant
Date Posted: January-31-2020 at 9:06pm
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My 1988 2001 hull rides much better than my 1979 Ski Supreme did. Wake was far superior in the Supreme though for skiing. Was quite surprised. ------------- Feels like I am hanging 10 but in reality - probably hanging 6. |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: February-01-2020 at 5:56am
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Desert Skier, looks like your daughter came up with a nice boat. I hope it does not need much work to get it back on the water. ------------- |
Posted By: desertskier
Date Posted: February-01-2020 at 6:50pm
| Went and looked at it this morning. It's a '99 Pro Air with a GT-40. Interior is a little crispy but overall it looks pretty good. Not sure if runs or not yet. Expect I will be looking at the GT-40 thread in the near future. |
Posted By: MourningWood
Date Posted: February-01-2020 at 9:17pm
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I have to agree with your (TRBenj) choice of workhorse for your purpose...a '83-on Pslot is a rugged tug with lots of grunt. These were used in the day at the original Marine World then in Redwood Shores, Ca. in the ski show. The early all-glass hulls rode rough and 'rattled' and were noisy, but they didn't break. First-gen Malibus of that era had mold problems resulting in a asymmetrical hull that would chine-walk when turning. They rode unevenly, very hard to get level. If pressed hard enough, the company would literally replace the hull under warranty. ------------- 1994 Ski Nautique "Riot" 1964 Dunphy X-55 "One 'N Dun" 'I measured twice, cut three times, and it's still too short!" |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-03-2020 at 3:39pm
The Tantrum is a sportster hull I believe... and that’s a nice simple pulling rig. I’ve seen a few Tantrums for short money and they’re tempting... but all that purple and the really horrific gauge placement (plus the cheap plexi windshield) gives me pause. Find me a Nebraska boat, would love to visit! |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: February-03-2020 at 4:58pm
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Long ways from CT but a 1982 Stars and Stripes in Santa Rosa Based on the Prop I think it is a powerslot boat. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa/d/santa-rosa-mastercraft-stars-stripes/7058040049.html ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-03-2020 at 5:25pm
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If you can judge prop pitch from a picture you’re a better man than me! Unfortunately he’s probably right about the year and definitely wrong about the stringers, that’s not a composite boat- so I’ve ruled it out. At that price i think he’ll have it for a while too. Keep em coming! |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: February-03-2020 at 5:43pm
Tim if you have any interest in this boat call and ask him to verify the composite stringers. Like CC, Mastercraft had crossover years but that dash pod came out in 83 so maybe it's a late 82 with 83 construction? Still a bit of money but may be worth a phone call. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-03-2020 at 5:59pm
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Composite stringers were a mid 83 change... and I can see that the engine mount is sitting right on the stringer in his pics. The composite boats have the engine sitting on a piece of angle inboard of the stringer (no need to notch the floor)... so I’m fairly certain. I’ve seen that pod on other 82’s if I’m not mistaken- lots of weird things happening in that timeframe- like the inconsistent switch over to the square framed windshield. My 81 had one but have seen 81-82 boats with the round plexi. Weird. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-03-2020 at 6:05pm
| Your 90 SN also didn’t have the correct windshield. Things happen. |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: February-03-2020 at 6:21pm
Agreed on weird stuff between those years. My 82 had the round plexi windshield and did not have that hideous dash pod but I've seen just the opposite on other 82's as well. Mine also had a textured deck which was pretty cool. Not that it matters but the round windshield and the double bump dash for the speedos was a great look. That pod was just horrible. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-03-2020 at 8:54pm
| The floating pod doesn’t bother me, the bug eye one my 81 had was not my favorite. The square framed windshield just looks proper to me, but the plexi isn’t bad looking at all. Just what I remember growing up. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-03-2020 at 11:51pm
| Not all memories are good memories . |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 7:58am
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If you're considering any different brands Tim, let me know and I'll start another thread for ya'. This one has been pretty entertaining
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 10:41am
Despite a very generous offer, this one was just not available, so he moved on.  ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 11:25am
The plexi windscreen makes for great a hairdoo when you plop in the drivers seat after a ski run! We never have to clean it to see through it though! Ah yes-purple and guage placement might give everyone pause. In my 20's it may have prevented me from getting in it but now that we have come to terms with the fact that the "chickies" do not care about the grey haired generation, we just ski, laugh, have a few beers, and enjoy ourselves! Come visit whether a boat is found or not. We would be happy to have any and all! ------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski |
Posted By: RealDeez
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 5:00pm
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Found this by accident... maybe a fit? https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1984-mastercraft-stars-and-stripes-5864628/" rel="nofollow - S+S MC SoCal ------------- Lake James, IN 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 6:14pm
No, but thanks. |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 10:15pm
| I’ll bite....why not TRB. Motor, stringers |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 10:20pm
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Doesnt need me to speak for him, but re-read his criteria. Price and distance. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 10:20pm
Plenty of options at $5k and above... I am looking well south of that. |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 10:33pm
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Ok. I was kinda digging for your thoughts on equipment motor etc Good to know something else |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: February-04-2020 at 10:38pm
| I went back. I see your plan. You must have spare big block sitting around |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 8:42am
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Here's a possibility for ya' TRB From Ball of Spray but he also spends some time here on CCF It seems to have been nicknamed the SaladStar 190 Maybe he'll come along with some info about the creation of this gem.  
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Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 6:12pm
 https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/d/spokane-78-mastercraft-project/7068033491.html" rel="nofollow - Spokane boat |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 6:51pm
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Hahahaha !!! Luvin' the Salad*Star !!! I once built a wooden style salad jon for a local restaurant. ------------- Keep it....from sinkin' |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 7:40pm
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I think I like that salad bar better than the purple boat... and i don’t like the salad bar at all.
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Posted By: RealDeez
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 8:58pm
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Ahem. What's your beef with purple boats? ------------- Lake James, IN 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 9:16pm
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Nothing but like scooters and fat chicks while fun to ride you don't want your friends seeing you. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: RealDeez
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 9:22pm
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Ouch. To be fair, I didn't pick the color. But you got me in the feels. ------------- Lake James, IN 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 10:56pm
Just giving you the business. At least you don't have this combo- ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 11:02pm
------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: RealDeez
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 11:09pm
You know, it's funny, sometimes I go on Correct Craft's site and play with the build a nautique thing... it always starts off innocent but eventually I end up trying to make the most hideous looking boat possible. I didn't think they'd actually build one if my abominations. ------------- Lake James, IN 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: February-06-2020 at 11:33pm
That the Jamaican bobsled team? ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: February-20-2020 at 4:15pm
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I’m gonna tag onto this thread, didn’t MC carry wood stringers into the TriStar evens the PS was composite? ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: February-20-2020 at 4:17pm
| That would be surprising since the change to composite happened many years before the Tristar (or Prostar) were introduced (mid year 83 change on the Skier aka Stars & Stripes). |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-24-2020 at 2:08pm
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Not an exact match but has stars and is https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mastercraft-Jump-Stunt-Film-Boat-very-rare-boat-only-one-outside-of-America/124092227913?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26me" rel="nofollow - Mastercraft with a Gary S view on windshields, doubt it will sell over here. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: February-24-2020 at 10:48pm
| Very cool. Thx for post |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-25-2020 at 12:08am
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Nothing like the wind in your face Roger it's like adding another 100 hp ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-25-2020 at 9:21am
| Roger, how can you let that one go? |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-25-2020 at 10:11am
Bruce, I think it’s a young guns boat.. there is no seat at all looks like a squat or on knees stance to drive, as for Gary S wind in your face that’s ok ish, he not saying about picking the flies off your teeth. Agree it’s a cool boat add a tower of power to become the cats whiskers on any lake, I’m not ready to go to a Master on the dark side.  ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: February-25-2020 at 8:38pm
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One more from the West. https://sacramento.craigslist.org/boa/d/sacramento-1980-mastercraft/7077495598.html ------------- |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: February-26-2020 at 6:19am
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This may be a better match https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-Mastercraft-Pro-Star-190-Ski-Boat-5-7L-V8-Petrol/324084316022?hash=item4b74ee3776:g:mwIAAOSwn1JeKzBE" rel="nofollow - 89 Pro Star lets see what it makes over here. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 5:10pm
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https://offerup.com/item/detail/837948670/" rel="nofollow - Seattle 82 Might be more roached than you want and is a long way from home, but is in the right price range. |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 5:20pm
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See if Timmy reports in, but I believe this power slot has been filled ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 5:21pm
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Thanks CQ... not checking in as much as I used to, so I may have missed the memo |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 5:27pm
Thanks. We actually picked up our new club boat a week ago... an 85 S&S in all original shape- nicer than we need but a great value and will serve us well. The plan is to swap in a big block next off season.
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 5:43pm
| Tit nipple pink triller, I like it |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 5:49pm
| Not the trailer that came with the boat, sadly... just the best pic I have of the boat. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 5:55pm
| SAD |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 9:47pm
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Real men would’ve bought purple. ------------- Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
Posted By: RealDeez
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 9:51pm
Word. ------------- Lake James, IN 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 10:46pm
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Nice looking boat Tim, looks like you found a clean one. Powerslot tranny? ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-31-2020 at 11:47pm
| No slot |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: April-01-2020 at 9:46am
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You're not gonna be "that guy" that doesn't update your 2 threads on Team Talk are ya? Or are you looking to start hoarding old Mastercrafts now too?
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: April-01-2020 at 10:29am
| Haven’t ruled out another project but everyone has a short memory over there... haven’t seen any activity in quite a while. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: April-01-2020 at 10:30am
| They’re doing the best they can. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: April-01-2020 at 10:48am
| Nice looking Master Craft. A great stand out for a show boat. |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: December-01-2020 at 3:27pm
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It must be time for an update on this project Carnac here tells me that he seems to think that this Mastercraft has mysteriously turned into an American Skier Advance  How's that oil pan drain hose clearance issue treating you? |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-01-2020 at 4:55pm
Still planning to get back to the Mastercraft big block swap, but I am in the middle of stuffing a 454 into an Advance... mostly just because we can. I’m curious how the boat performs and skis with the big block- might be a viable cold water boat for us? We have the pan clearing the hull now with just the normal plumbing (exhaust/cooling/fuel) left to do. Might get a water test in this year if the stars align.   
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Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: December-01-2020 at 5:21pm
Heck yeah, that's the spirit! ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: December-01-2020 at 6:00pm
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Might even be a good "warm water" boat Looks like the mufflers are a little long to hook up to those reducers on the risers. It looks like the reducers and maybe the whole engine came from a Supra. At least that would be a lefty in a boat that came with a lefty Like you mentioned elsewhere, it looks like the engine box will be a bit of a challenge. Nothing you can't handle for sure I've got a 454 PCM pan with a bung welded on the side of the pan for the same reason (hooking up a drain hose) and the original drain plug is tack welded shut.
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: December-01-2020 at 6:58pm
| Cool project. Those are great looking boats. That PCM fuse cover looks NOS. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-01-2020 at 7:21pm
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It is a lefty... exhaust elbow/reducers need to go in favor of the ones used on a Bfn (much sharper angle), and the repaired mufflers are getting ditched in favor of some 3” stainless pipes. Box actually comes surprisingly close to fitting, just needs a little riser all around and some clearancing up front for the rwp... obviously that wouldn’t be needed for the water test. I suspect it should run upper 40’s with the big block, we’ll see how the wake and table are. I drove and skied Eddie’s 383 Advance, but only on the boom. This example is pretty rough, certainly wouldn’t feel bad about using it hard and letting it sit wet for extended periods between uses. Things take a while to dry when the days are short and cold. Haven’t quit skiing here yet (we don’t think). |